MUST SEE | AUSSIES TRAIN IN HARARE | COURTESY OF CA | 3 MATCH ODI SERIES V ZIMBABWE

The Australian men’s team has arrived in Zimbabwe and begun preparations for the three-match Qantas ODI Series in the capital Harare. The three games are followed by three more against South Africa in South Africa, a critical six-game component for next year’s ICC Men’s One-Day World Cup in the same countries. Fast bowler Nathan Ellis, who has been a mainstay of the white ball teams in the recent past, is in the mix to feature again alongside Josh Hazlewood in the first game. Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake will also vie for places in the XI. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins will return to the squad for the South Africa Series, but Ellis is hopeful he has done enough to play alongside whichever bowling combination is chosen. Nathan Ellis: The first game against Zimbabwe will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. ENDS Total of 2,452 videos 1,844 recorded 608 LIVE